Accounting Aide

Summary

Under general supervision by Accounting Management, this position assists with related accounting and auditing functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enters and updates data in a personal computer or utilizing spreadsheet or database applications;
• Scans documents to file electronically;
• Answers telephone, routes calls and takes messages utilizing discretion and tact;
• Develops and maintains files;
• Audits, processes and verifies payment status of court appointed attorney vouchers;
• Copies information and distributes to appropriate location;
• Codes Deposit Warrants for various county departments;
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or G.E.D.; and six (6) to twelve (12) semester hours of accounting or six (6) months experience in accounting, auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;Two (2) years of college preferred;
• Fifteen (15) to twenty (29) hours a week, flexible schedule;
• Must submit a resume of previous working experience;
• Proficiency with excel, word documents;
• Requires good knowledge of English spelling, grammar and punctuation; and good knowledge of office procedures;
• Requires skill in operating a personal computer, typewriter and other office equipment; and skill to type; and skill to use 10-key;
• Requires ability to accurately enter data and file information; ability to work independently; ability to organize, compile and record information accurately; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county employees, and the general public.
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Working conditions are inside an office environment
• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10-20 lbs. occasionally
• Occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard, 10-key adding machine, and basic office equipment.
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending to perform the essential functions

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.